Town Pop. 2,300

Living in Keele: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Keele comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Keele most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 28/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Keele places 2nd of 6 in the ST5 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Keele sits 23 points below the ST5 district figure of 79/100. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST5 postcode district.

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Keele scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
97 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 103 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Observatory Walk 25 crimes
  2. 2 Ostend Place 21 crimes
  3. 3 Lindsay Hall Road 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 70
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
46
5 schools in area · 20 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Newcastle AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Silverdale Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Westlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • St Luke's CofE (C) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital1.8 mi
Leighton Hospital10.9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,682 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
28
Full fibre (FTTP)71.7%
available across Newcastle-under-Lyme
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
63.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
78.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate33.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed33.8%Unemployed5.1%Retired17.3%Student40.8%Other inactive2.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications6.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)3.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)7.6%Level 3 (A levels)47.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship2.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership74.6%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Newcastle-under-Lyme · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Longport 3.5 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 3.8 mi
Longton 5.7 mi
J15 M6 2.3 mi
J15 M6 2.9 mi
J16 M6 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Keele in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Newcastle-under-Lyme 65 1.8 mi away ⇄
Halmer End and Alsagers Bank 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Madeley 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Miles Green 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Baldwin's Gate 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Madeley Park 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bignall End 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Audley 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ravenshall 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke-on-Trent 57 4.6 mi away ⇄
Betley 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Talke and Talke Pits 57 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Keele a nice place to live?

Keele is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Keele is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Keele?

Keele is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 223 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Keele?

Among the top-rated schools in Keele are Newcastle Academy, Silverdale Primary Academy and Westlands Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Keele in total.

Keele in context

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Postcode districts in Keele

ST5 62 ⇄

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